Good morning, Augusta.

Community members toured the new Wellstar Columbia County hospital in Grovetown during an open house on Saturday, Aug.

8. Hospital officials say the facility will open its doors to patients at the end of August.

Augusta community members gathered Saturday on Laney Walker Boulevard to honor Nathan Lewis Jr., who was killed on July 30.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at C.A. Reid Sr. Memorial Funeral Home (2:30 p.m.), where loved ones remembered his work ethic and warm spirit.

Historic World War II aircraft will visit Augusta Regional Airport on Sept.

12 as part of the Georgia Barnstorming Tour, giving aviation fans a chance to view and ride these classic planes.

Richmond County School System students showed growth on 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments in math, science and social studies; several high schools reported gains on Algebra, Biology and U.S. History tests (grades 3-8 also improved on math).

English language arts results will be released later this fall.

Helms College celebrated its summer commencement on Aug.

8 at Warren Baptist Church, graduating 54 students (including its first HVACR class).

A new national report from the NEA shows Georgia teachers rank 21st nationwide with an average salary of $71,524 and a starting salary of $48,722.

The report also finds the state’s minimum living wage is $64,204 and that teacher pay has trailed inflation.

Crews will begin work on the next phase of the Broad Street Improvement Project Monday between 11th and 12th streets in downtown Augusta — the project will remove outside parking for sidewalk and curb work while keeping inside parking open for business access.

The League of Women Voters of the CSRA held a town hall yesterday in Augusta to discuss data centers and the Georgia Public Service Commission.

PSC Commissioner Jordan Johnson and state Sen. Harold Jones explained how the event aimed to boost transparency (residents learn about upcoming impacts).

A proposed glamping campground in Evans and a townhome development at former South Columbia Elementary received Planning Commission approval on Thursday and were sent to the Board docket, with staff recommending safety measures — raised decks and lighting for the campsite — and play equipment for the subdivision.

Landon Beidelschies pitched five scoreless innings, but the GreenJackets lost 4-3 after failing to build on 12 hits during a game against the Hickory Crawdads.

Chris Rickerson previews key high school football matchups in the CSRA starting Friday, Aug.

21. His column outlines rivalries like North Augusta versus Strom Thurmond and highlights teams with returning stars and fresh talent.

Ronnie McDowell's Red, White, and Blue Tour

7 p.m. — Imperial Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary Ronnie McDowell and his iconic hits in Augusta.

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the iconic sounds of Fleetwood Mac brought to life by a tribute band with over a decade of performances.